Feeling the Heat
Our province has taken on an ambitious goal: to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2020. Feeling the Heat explores some of the B.C. government's promises and plans to get us there.
- We asked what it will take to double transit ridership in Metro Vancouver - a key part of the B.C. Climate Action Plan.
- We give you information on the latest new technologies that B.C. hopes will lead to a cleaner and greener drive.
- We found where our fertile farmland is disappearing, and why true green building will take more than a new code.
- Our exclusive poll tells you how British Columbians feel about the province's direction and its chance of success.
Soundslide
Portland is a hot spot for green building
CBC Poll
Where do British Columbians stand on the environment?
Interactive Green Home
This interactive illustration gives you energy efficient tips in and around your home.
The Future of Driving
What will be ready in time for 2020?
Carbon Diet Menu
What you can do today to reduce your impact.
B.C. Environment Headlines
- B.C.'s ethanol standards for gasoline a mistake: scientists
- British Columbians doubt greenhouse gas targets achievable: poll
- B.C.'s transit plan faces funding shortfall
- Tax greenhouse gas emitters, B.C.'s climate action team says
- B.C. premier says NDP plan to 'axe the tax' is playing politics
- B.C. environment minister announces plan for more effective water use
- B.C. gas prices to rise 2.4 cents with carbon tax
- B.C. introduces carbon cap-and-trade legislation
- B.C. places moratorium on salmon farming on North Coast
- B.C. budget hikes fuel costs with new carbon tax
- B.C. premier says NDP plan to 'axe the tax' is playing politics
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- CBC Digital Archives: Environment
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- Take the The David Suzuki Foundation's Nature Challenge
- Buy Carbon Credits
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